'Silent Echoes'

United States of America

Visual Artist CHAD UNGER

2024 Shortlist

Chad Unger is a deaf gay visual artist, who focuses on visually-driven narratives that explore context, composition, and the organic experience of his inaudible world.

Silent Echoes delves into the powerful intersection of Deafness and LGBTQIA+ identity, shedding light on the invaluable yet often overlooked contributions of Deaf LGBTQIA+ individuals, particularly during the AIDS crisis. This project amplifies the voices of those who faced the dual challenges of navigating both Deafness and queerness in a society that marginalised them on multiple fronts. Through intimate storytelling, it explores their resilience, activism and the complex personal histories that shaped their journeys.

'Silent Echoes'

United States of America

Visual Artist CHAD UNGER

2024 Shortlist

'Torbola 31'

Switzerland

Photographer SANTIAGO MARTINEZ

2024 Shortlist